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Greater Seattle Economic Development
Greater Seattle is a place where innovation is as ordinary as coffee, and ideas grow like rainforests. We're a region of trailblazers. We're a region of uncommon thinkers. Here, you can turn a napkin sketch into a global empire or revolutionize an entire industry from your basement. Our definition of business isn't exactly common.
Who we are
Welcome to Greater Seattle Partners, where innovation thrives and uncommon thinkers flourish.
As a dynamic public-private partnership, we spearhead initiatives to attract global businesses, facilitate cross-sectoral connections, streamline site selection processes, build custom research, help navigating incentives, financing, grants and nurture trade opportunities.
Our expert business expansion support is provided at no cost, helping companies navigate opportunities and succeed in Greater Seattle.
Considering Greater Seattle? Call or email our team today.
We're dedicated to bringing great jobs and investment to the Greater Seattle region by accelerating the growth of key industry sectors and showcasing our innovative, sustainable way of life.
Our blueprint for thriving startup ecosystems
Discover how Greater Seattle’s dynamic startup ecosystem is fueling the future - from cutting-edge AI and biotech to clean tech and aerospace. We highlight top startups, emerging founders, and their connections to investors, major employers and universities in the Cascadia region.
Invest in Greater Seattle
Greater Seattle investors are the engine of regional prosperity. Their investment ensures our community’s future and supports opportunity for all. Together, we are building a globally recognized trade and investment attraction organization that sets a new standard for regional economic development.
"Greater Seattle Partners plays a critical role in connecting education, industry and government to drive equitable economic development, job growth and strategic investment across our region. As a founding partner, the UW is proud to work alongside Greater Seattle Partners, advancing innovation, collaboration and discovery to deliver lasting impact and expand opportunities for communities at home and around the world."
"In an increasingly competitive, globalized world, we must collaborate with our public and private partners across the region to ensure Snohomish County is best positioned to achieve its economic potential. Greater Seattle Partners leverages the knowledge, experience, and connections from our local business and civic leaders to support business, attract investment, and expand our jobs base."
"The competitive reality is that other regions are pursuing the same companies and talent as Greater Seattle. For this region to be successful, it must aggressively promote job creation and economic growth. Greater Seattle Partners and its Regional Prosperity Plan will showcase Greater Seattle and the region’s assets to the world."
Business Climate
Our region has led unprecedented growth in new technologies - including clean tech, the Cloud, artificial intelligence, creative economy, life sciences, maritime, advanced manufacturing, and commercial aerospace.
Greater Seattle Partners Economic Development News
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The Greater Seattle Space Economy: Competitive Position, Industry Assets, Workforce, and Growth Opportunities
Greater Seattle’s commercial space economy generates an estimated $8.1 billion in direct economic output and supports approximately 34,200 jobs, positioning the region as a major U.S. center for satellite manufacturing, spacecraft development, and emerging space technologies. According to The Greater Seattle Space Economy, a 2026 research report by Greater Seattle Partners, the region’s competitive advantage...
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Shield AI Chooses Washington for X-BAT Autonomous Aircraft Manufacturing, Plans 4,000 Greater Seattle Jobs by 2030
Shield AI has chosen Washington state as the production home for X-BAT, its next-generation AI-piloted vertical takeoff and landing fighter aircraft, marking a major advanced manufacturing investment in Greater Seattle and a significant win for Washington’s aerospace economy. The San Diego-based defense technology company has signed a lease for a new manufacturing and engineering facility...
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